{"title":"Norbert J. Delatte","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorbert J. Delatte's works delve into the practical and theoretical aspects of civil engineering, with a particular focus on concrete pavement design and construction. His books offer detailed insights into the performance and durability of engineered structures, blending technical precision with real-world application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for professionals and students in \u003cem\u003eengineering and technology\u003c\/em\u003e, Delatte's texts provide a comprehensive understanding of materials, methods, and innovations that shape modern infrastructure projects. Readers can expect thorough analyses supported by case studies and research findings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"concrete-pavement-design-construction-and-performance-by-norbert-j-delatte-9781466575103","title":"Concrete Pavement Design, Construction, and Performance","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis second edition of \u003cem\u003eConcrete Pavement Design, Construction, and Performance\u003c\/em\u003e provides a solid foundation for pavement engineers seeking relevant and applicable design and construction instruction. It relies on general principles instead of specific ones and incorporates illustrative case studies and prime design examples to highlight the material. It presents a thorough understanding of materials selection, mixture proportioning, design and detailing, drainage, construction techniques, and pavement performance. \n\nIt also offers insight into the theoretical framework underlying commonly used design procedures as well as the limits of their applicability. All chapters have been updated to reflect recent developments, including some alternative and emerging design technologies that improve sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s New in the Second Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second edition of this book contains a new chapter on sustainability, as well as coverage of mechanistic-empirical design and pervious concrete pavements. RCC pavements are now given a new chapter. The text also expands the industrial pavement design chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutlines alternatives for concrete pavement solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentifies desired performance and behaviour parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablishes appropriate materials and desired concrete proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents steps for translating the design into a durable facility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book highlights significant innovations such as two-lift concrete pavements, precast concrete pavement systems, RCC pavement, interlocking concrete pavers, thin concrete pavement design, and pervious concrete. This text also addresses pavement management, maintenance, rehabilitation, and overlays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605259010284,"sku":"9781466575103","price":376.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781466575103-concrete-pavement-design-construction-and-performance.jpg?v=1778129270"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/norbert-j-delatte.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}